Definitions
- Referring to the use of clever and deceitful tactics to achieve a goal. - Describing someone who is sly, cunning, and manipulative in their actions. - Talking about a person who is skilled at deception and trickery.
- Referring to the use of sly and clever tactics to achieve a goal. - Describing someone who is shrewd, crafty, and devious in their actions. - Talking about a person who is skilled at outwitting others through deception and manipulation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the use of clever and deceitful tactics.
- 2Both words describe someone who is skilled at deception and manipulation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions that are not necessarily illegal or immoral.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Guile implies a more subtle and sneaky approach, while cunning suggests a more aggressive and strategic approach.
- 2Emotion: Guile is often associated with a sense of betrayal or dishonesty, while cunning is often associated with admiration or respect for the person's intelligence and skill.
- 3Scope: Guile is often used in the context of a specific situation or action, while cunning can be used to describe a person's overall character or personality.
- 4Usage: Guile is less common than cunning in everyday language.
Remember this!
Guile and cunning are synonyms that both refer to the use of clever and deceitful tactics to achieve a goal. However, guile implies a more subtle and sneaky approach, while cunning suggests a more aggressive and strategic approach. Additionally, guile is often associated with a sense of betrayal or dishonesty, while cunning is often associated with admiration or respect for the person's intelligence and skill.
